tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post299436980616427984..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Random Saturday MusingsWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-63502314342192470042013-07-21T00:31:39.296-03:002013-07-21T00:31:39.296-03:00Sorry about your house, WMM, but good you are back...Sorry about your house, WMM, but good you are back safely from your journey! <br /><br />When you finish cleaning yours, can you come over? :)) I only have one dog, but it seems I need to vacuum every other day. I also have NO carpets anywhere as I am allergic to dust. With the heat wave we've been having, she has been shedding like mad, even after an appointment at the grooming salon.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-77312259375903087452013-07-21T00:15:16.790-03:002013-07-21T00:15:16.790-03:00I always want to decorate after I come home from a...I always want to decorate after I come home from a trip. I read home and decorating magazines while on the chaise at the pool or beach so I think that is why. I also think it is because you slow down a bit to smell the roses and then you notice your surrounding more. Don't be hard on the kids. At least the garden didn't suffer and untimely death while you were away. Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-26212197911092731672013-07-20T20:34:08.202-03:002013-07-20T20:34:08.202-03:00I always suffer from house dissatisfaction after r...I always suffer from house dissatisfaction after returning from a trip.... Plus our house is almost always dirty!! After 8 weeks away in Europe last year I arrived back to find that the tenants hadn't cleaned for what looked like the whole 8 weeks. It was disgusting, even by my slatternly standards!<br />I'm v excited to find out what the item is that you've bought.....!<br />I think you'll feel much better after a couple of days of no booze. I only drink on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays unless there's an event. I've been doing it since my ankle surgery and it had made a huge difference to my energy levels (and budget!) <br />J has started doing it too, so we are both smug together!ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081478322678615146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-31990532794959964982013-07-20T18:54:56.057-03:002013-07-20T18:54:56.057-03:00It's $49.95 at the LCBO, quite a bit more than...It's $49.95 at the LCBO, quite a bit more than Ricard or Lillet, which we like in summer. However, I'm curious about it, so we might splurge sometime. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-61364135350009531002013-07-20T18:13:54.428-03:002013-07-20T18:13:54.428-03:00I'm going to disagree on Chipotle, the food is...I'm going to disagree on Chipotle, the food is so salty that I bloat for days afterwards. apparently I'm In the minority, thought, they seem to be expanding all over the place.<br /><br />Like hyou, I come home wanting to live more elegantly, more simply, more stylishly, more plainly, with great attention to details while not sweating the small stuff. And I find that travel <i>is</i> broadening, especially about the hips, thighs and rear view.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-24239145895135259312013-07-20T15:48:10.782-03:002013-07-20T15:48:10.782-03:00I actually have no idea how much St Germain is in ...I actually have no idea how much St Germain is in Canada - we got a 750 ml bottle for $35. They don't carry it here in NB, so we bought 2 bottles!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-62274226160246774852013-07-20T14:42:31.013-03:002013-07-20T14:42:31.013-03:00Hi Wendy, glad you've got the house back to th...Hi Wendy, glad you've got the house back to the way you like it. We haven't yet left our boys alone in the house for an extended period of time - I would dread that!<br /><br />I haven't yet tried St. Germain, it sound lovely, quite expensive though. My friend in England often gets elderflower cordial, I'm sure that would work with champagne too!<br /><br />I don't know Chipotle at all - have to look out for it next time we are in the US. Enjoy being back home!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-66875090632142111262013-07-20T13:30:29.828-03:002013-07-20T13:30:29.828-03:00Oh Knityarns - hang on - there will be a couple mo...Oh Knityarns - hang on - there will be a couple more posts on them. I wish I could do simple and fresh. I do laid and overlaid. Oh well, we all must have a place in this world, eh? The Red Lion Inn actually reminded me of my house, which is odd, as it was built in 1773 and our house was built in 1978!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-69175758059453293902013-07-20T13:28:47.880-03:002013-07-20T13:28:47.880-03:00HI Lane - nope, no gatherings!
House now all clea...HI Lane - nope, no gatherings!<br /><br />House now all clean! Thank god the air is cranked and was very cool for the hoovering and floor washing!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-88254290317817589982013-07-20T13:28:02.450-03:002013-07-20T13:28:02.450-03:00oh wow! time is passing so quickly! I am glad to...oh wow! time is passing so quickly! I am glad to know that i am "in" in Germany! I am going to cling to that, as I am pretty sure I am "out" everywhere else!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-11232443600116637152013-07-20T10:34:24.908-03:002013-07-20T10:34:24.908-03:00Love your random musings M. Sometimes it is good ...Love your random musings M. Sometimes it is good to see our homes through fresh eyes. It can be very inspiring. I love New England decor. So simple and fresh. Have never tried Elderflower liqueur, or Chipotle although I live very near to one. Thanks for your travel notes. I enjoyed them.Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-12458663109992315812013-07-20T10:31:23.881-03:002013-07-20T10:31:23.881-03:00Glad you're back safely. Were there any unaut...Glad you're back safely. Were there any unauthorized large gatherings at your place in your absence? Still too hot to hoover here so i'm waiting til tomorrow.<br /><br />Maine mall does tend to disappoint overall.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-52601020771465422642013-07-20T10:21:30.066-03:002013-07-20T10:21:30.066-03:00Welcome back Wendy!
Here the elderflower liquer m...Welcome back Wendy!<br /><br />Here the elderflower liquer mixed with champagne is the in-thing to drink,they have it in most restaurants.<br />It was so nice to see you with GF and Dani!<br />My husband is coming back from the US tomorrow and then its only 2 more weeks to go:)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285514452711291597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-69891577902366893812013-07-20T10:11:10.875-03:002013-07-20T10:11:10.875-03:00Ah yes the Treeline: vodka, St.G., lime juice and...Ah yes the Treeline: vodka, St.G., lime juice and fresh mint, shake with ice and enjoy.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-24746578722222385222013-07-20T10:08:23.679-03:002013-07-20T10:08:23.679-03:00well we actually had a great time, so was a real n...well we actually had a great time, so was a real nice trip over all, but I hear you!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-37556589864110644932013-07-20T09:52:21.280-03:002013-07-20T09:52:21.280-03:00I read somewhere that the greatest high we get fro...I read somewhere that the greatest high we get from a vacation are the days leading up to it, oh the anticipation, the planning. Everything goes downhill from there. Like you, I'm suffering from it. What I hate most is the unpacking then doing the family's laundry. I took two days off from work to do just that and what did I do? Troll the internet, catch up with posts and order from Anthropologie. Bad mama! Sorry I do not like Mexican food so I have not been to any Chipotles in our area.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708265736473324024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-87028161844406774712013-07-20T09:16:42.124-03:002013-07-20T09:16:42.124-03:00Perspective is everything, isn't it? I am so ...Perspective is everything, isn't it? I am so heart sick about your mess. What a terrible thing to have happened. Puts my dirty house right and properly in perspective!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-44506415126280678062013-07-20T09:15:05.989-03:002013-07-20T09:15:05.989-03:00The Maine Mall, I loved that place, I had never kn...The Maine Mall, I loved that place, I had never know a mall before, no rain or wind, easy parking, I thought American malls were the best thing ever. <br />Oh I hate my house when I come back from holiday, I always think, is this is it decor wise. Of course as its now all smashed up, I'm thinking how beautiful it once wasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-35494214007393474392013-07-20T09:08:20.944-03:002013-07-20T09:08:20.944-03:00Hey Cate - the pickings were horrid! If I had wan...Hey Cate - the pickings were horrid! If I had wanted shorts and a tank i was in luck, nothing else! Oh well, I am waiting for a % of kikis...<br /><br />Chipotles is actually really great food. I always enjoy it!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-18559220915335000902013-07-20T09:07:00.861-03:002013-07-20T09:07:00.861-03:00Well they lost my keys (!) so didn't even get ...Well they lost my keys (!) so didn't even get the mail after the first day!! son is already vacuuming and daughter is about to learn floor washing.<br /><br />There was a bit of a hum about the place. Now that the bathrooms are clean and the kitchen, is looking up..WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-553371711020530822013-07-20T09:05:29.822-03:002013-07-20T09:05:29.822-03:00well glad I am not the only person who wants to mo...well glad I am not the only person who wants to move it all around!!!<br /><br />We are now cleaning like mad! Very invigorating...WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-26649296058195428232013-07-20T09:04:37.977-03:002013-07-20T09:04:37.977-03:00We got these great boxed sets with tall beakers fo...We got these great boxed sets with tall beakers for mixing the cocktails - very luxe! All good - now to the food!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-82497036743674598052013-07-20T08:53:08.348-03:002013-07-20T08:53:08.348-03:00House standing & garden & dog still alive,...House standing & garden & dog still alive, that's pretty good ! I have never eaten at Chipotle and we have one nearby. I heard the boss interviewed on TV recently which also piqued my interest. I think it's time I try it. Your timing at J. Crew was unfortunate, the new rollout is next week. Or fortunate, if you did not want to spend money! Welcome home, good luck with the re-entry!catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-64285653223179343612013-07-20T08:41:11.977-03:002013-07-20T08:41:11.977-03:00All I request from kids when hubs and I go away is...All I request from kids when hubs and I go away is feed the animals, bring up mail, and do their clothes. I know their limits. While at college, Tyler only changed his sheets once. Ick. I am still in high "nest" mode and if it wasn't so hot I'd tackle the garage. I always detox before vacay and after, because I am such a lush. We are actually getting two Chipotles, never eaten at one. Lastly, baby anyday now! Nice to be home, eh?Blue Boobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504819843930360278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-91086188332374959352013-07-20T08:32:01.954-03:002013-07-20T08:32:01.954-03:00And oh yes the baby! We're all waiting!And oh yes the baby! We're all waiting!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.com